Proposed Multi-Unit Development, 33 Ashbourne Terrace, Biggera Waters, Qld 4216, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, LES FORSTER

The following amendments must be included: i. Provide a minimum 3 kL rainwater tank to each dwelling with the rainwater connected to all toilets and an outdoor tap. ii. The on-site stormwater detention tank is to be constructed as a concrete tank, a minimum of 500 mm deep and with a minimum 2% slope to the outlet orifice. Provide a 900 mm x 900 mm grate over the orifice control and a minimum of two 600 mm x 600 mm grates at opposite corners of the tank to facilitate flushing of the tank. iii. In the detention tank at the orifice, provide a 600 mm x 600 mm x 300 mm deep sump to facilitate the installation of the orifice plate and protect the bioretention basin from silt. Provide a Maximesh Rh3030 screen over the orifice minimum area of 0.1 m2. iv. Delete the concrete and impermeable layer under the bioretention basin and provide a geotextile layer under the gravel layer to allow infiltration into the existing ground. v. Set the top of the level spreader 0.25 m above the invert of the bioretention subsoil pipe invert. a Undertake and maintain the development generally in accordance with the approved plans, except where amended by this consent.

4 Studies and / or multi-purpose rooms (specific condition)

Studies and/or multi-purpose rooms must not be converted into bedrooms at any time.

5 Private infrastructure a. Ownership, operation and maintenance of the following private infrastructure is to vest at all times with Body Corporate and /or legal authority: i. Stormwater management devices and infrastructure monitored and managed in accordance with the site-specific stormwater quality improvement devices (SQID) maintenance management plan (MMP) as conditioned elsewhere in this decision notice b. At any time the Council’s corresponding infrastructure network is altered, the private infrastructure must be altered to be commensurate with Council’s network, at no cost to Council.

6 Building height (specific condition)

The maximum building height above natural ground level of the Multiple dwelling must not exceed the building heights (2 storeys with partial third storey and 9m) depicted on the approved drawings, specifically drawing DA. 601 Revision F and DA.603 Revision F

7 Requirement to register easements

a Register the following easements in favour of Council for the purpose stated below in accordance with the WSAA Gravity Sewerage Code of Australia – SEQ Edition.

i “Sewerage” easement minimum 3m wide over all existing gravity sewerage infrastructure within the development site ii “Access” easement minimum 1m wide from the front property boundary to connect

8 to the sewerage easement noted above. b The terms of the easement must include: i Standard terms document 707918364 must be referenced on Form 9 – easement document ii Easement plans and associated documents (i.e.: Form 9 – easement document and general consent form 18) must be fully completed and signed by the owner of the burdened land (and any mortgagees, if necessary) and benefitting land before they are submitted to council for endorsement. c Registration of the easement must occur at the same time as registering the survey plan or prior to commencement of use whichever is the sooner. d Ensure sewer infrastructure is positioned in the centre of the easement. e This condition attaches to the land the subject of the development approval and binds the owner(s) of the land and the owners’ successors in title (even after the time when the easement is required to be registered). Therefore if this condition is not complied with at the time required by this condition, the owner(s) of the land and the owners’ successors in title continue to be obligated to register the easement in accordance with this condition and must do so within 40 business days of becoming aware of the non-compliance with this condition.

Restrictions regarding Council easements and sewer and water supply infrastructure

a No building work or deep landscaping is permitted over or within any Council public utility easement.

b Ensure all proposed buildings, structures and footings are a minimum distance of 1.2 horizontal metres from Council infrastructure c Ensure all proposed buildings, deep landscaping, structures and footings are a minimum 1 metre clear of the property sewer connection d Ensure a minimum 2.4 metres unobstructed vertical clearance from the finished surface level above Council sewerage infrastructure including the property inspection opening (IO), with the exception of maintenance structures which must have unobstructed vertical clearance.

Amenity

9 Screening of visually offensive components

Locate and screen the following components of the development so that they are not visible from any road to which the site has frontage, adjoining premises or otherwise on display from any public thoroughfare or vantage point: a Refuse storage areas b Service equipment c Mechanical ventilation d Refrigeration units e Storage areas for machinery, materials, vehicles, or the like.

Environmental and Landscaping

10 Landscaping works on private land a. Obtain an operational works approval to landscape the site and the adjoining road verge generally in accordance with the Statement of Landscape Intent listed below, prior to the commencement of the use at no cost to Council: and include in particular: i Unless otherwise specified in the conditions, tree species must be a minimum bag size of 200L at the time of planting. ii Palm species must be a minimum 3 metres in height at the time of planting. iii Shrub species must be a minimum 200mm pot size at the time of planting. iv Screening shrubs must be able to achieve a minimum height of 3 metres at maturity and must be a minimum 300mm pot size at the time of planting. v Tree species planted with root zones adjacent to structures must have root control barriers and/or structure strengthening systems installed. Full demonstration of these systems is required. vi Pandanus species must be ex-ground, a minimum 3 metres in height and multi headed at the time of planting. vii Level 2 balcony planters must contain cascading species, which must be trained down the face of the wall/structure they are intended to grow down and have a minimum fall of 500mm at the time of planting. viii Install two (2) large shade canopy trees within the frontage setback. ix Install rows of screening shrubs at 1m centres in the side setback garden areas. x Install a row of screening shrubs at 1m centres in the rear setback garden area in between the spreader and rear fence. xi Install one (1) street tree in the road reserve fronting the site in accordance with Council’s Standard Drawing 05-103 – Street Tree Planting Setout Guidelines. Street tree must be a suitable species to grow under powerlines. xii An automatic irrigation system must be provided to all podium planter boxes. xiii Include frontage fencing as shown on the approved stamped plans, the subject of this application. This frontage fencing is to be at least 50% transparent. xiv All road reserve turf must be repaired and replaced if damaged. b. Construct and maintain the private landscaping identified above at no cost to Council at all times. Transport

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Off street vehicle and car parking facilities

a Design and construct off street vehicle facilities at no cost to Council prior to the commencement of the use, generally in accordance with the Transport code of the City Plan and include in particular: i A total of 9 car parking spaces and a turnaround area, comprising: ii All spaces are drained and sealed. The visitor space must also be line marked. iii Clearly identified signage and directional markings including:

- 8 resident spaces.

- 1 visitor space.

A turnaround area in front of the visitor space.

- Signage within the site directing entering motorists to the visitor parking location.

- Signage and line marking indicating ‘visitor parking’ for the visitor parking space.

- Delineation and signage indicating ‘Keep Clear - vehicle turn around area’ for the turnaround area in front of the visitor space

- Signage in the vicinity of the turnaround area indicating ‘No visitor parking beyond this point’ b Undertake and maintain the off street vehicle and parking facilities at no cost to Council at all times. c The off-street parking facilities must only be used for vehicle parking.

12 Off street bicycle parking and end of trip facilities a Design and construct off street bicycle parking and end of trip facilities at no cost to Council generally in accordance with the Transport code of the City Plan and include in particular: i A total of 4 security level B (resident) bicycle parking spaces. b Undertake and maintain all works prior to commencement of the use at no cost to Council at all times.

Engineering

13 Footpaths a Obtain an operational works approval for the design and construction of all footpaths listed below, prior to commencement of the use at no cost to Council: i A new 1.5 metre wide footpath on Ashbourne Terrace for the full frontage of the site. ii A minimum 1.5 metre wide path connecting the Ashbourne Terrace path to the development’s pedestrian entrance to Town House 1 at the property boundary. b Construct and maintain the footpaths identified above at no cost to Council until the asset is accepted “off maintenance” in accordance with the procedures in City Plan Policy SC6.11 – Land development guidelines, section 2 – Transport network standards, section 7 – Procedures, section 8.5 – As-constructed requirements, section 9Specifications and section 10 – Standard drawings.

14 Electrical reticulation

Enter into a contractual agreement to design, construct and connect an electrical reticulation system at no cost to Council and include in particular: a. Provide electricity to proposed dwellings. b. No additional poles are to be erected within public roads. c. Meet the requirements of the electricity supplier (e.g. Energex).

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Telecommunications network

Enter into a contractual agreement to design, construct and connect a telecommunications services network at no cost to Council and include in particular: a Provide underground telecommunications to proposed dwellings, lead-in conduits and equipment space/s in a suitable location within the building/s, to suit the carrier of choice. b All new pit and pipe infrastructure required to be installed along public road(s), must be suitably sized to cater for future installation of fibre optic cables. c Meet the telecommunications industry standards (e.g. Telstra/NBN Co standards).

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Rectification of Council’s infrastructure

a Rectify any damage caused to Council infrastructure (including kerb, channelling, service pits, footpaths and water and sewer reticulation networks) prior to commencement of the use at no cost to Council b Construct and maintain the rectified Council infrastructure at no cost to Council prior to commencement of the use.

17 Existing infrastructure, structures and services

a Obtain an operational works approval (as necessary) for the removal / relocation of existing infrastructure, structures and services within Council road prior to commencement of the use at no cost to Council, and include in particular: i Remove redundant vehicular crossing. ii Remove any redundant stormwater kerb adaptors and disused service pits from the kerb and channel (including any associated pipework across the footpath)

18 Construction of vehicular crossing

Design and construct the vehicular crossing generally in accordance with the Driveways and vehicular crossing code of the City Plan.

19 Existing structures and services a Prior to commencement of works, identify all structures and services (i.e. electrical pillars, water metres/hydrants, telecommunication infrastructure) within pedestrian infrastructure areas (i.e. footpaths, outdoor dining, bike racks) that impede pedestrian accessibility, and where required, obtain the necessary approvals from the relevant public utility authority to have these structures and services removed/relocated at no cost to Council. b Ensure removal/relocation of these structures and services occurs prior to commencement of the use at no cost to Council.

Stormwater Drainage

20 Overland flow paths and hydraulic alterations a Leave unaltered the overland flow paths on the site, such that the characteristics of existing overland flows on other properties remain uninhibited and unchanged. b The development must not: i Increase peak flow rates downstream from the site. ii Increase flood levels external to the site. iii Increase duration of inundation external to the site that could cause loss or damage.

21 Bioretention basin maintenance management plan (specific condition)

a Prepare and implement a bioretention basin maintenance management plan (MMP) prior to the commencement of the use. The MMP must be prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) specialising in stormwater management in accordance with City Plan Policy SC6.11 City Plan Policy - Land Development Guidelines and with reference to the Water by Design document Maintaining Vegetated Stormwater Assets, Version 1 February 2012.

b The MMP must include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following key information: i Design intent and description of the device(s). ii The location and specific dimensions of the device(s). iii Approved / designed water quality objectives. iv Water quality monitoring procedures. v Monitoring frequency. vi Specifications and procedures for device(s) maintenance. vii Plant and equipment access details for maintenance activities. viii Maintenance activity schedule defining frequency, area (m2) per maintenance zone, hours, staff, plant and equipment, approximate costs per rotation, and per annum. ix Performance indicators / intervention levels / triggers for reactive maintenance. x Any necessary preventative maintenance measures. xi Acceptable solutions for specific items, i.e. acceptable plant species substitutions based on availability, hydraulic conductivity, water quality objectives, etc. xii Approximate lifecycle maintenance costs.

Sewer and Water Works

22 Sewer connection

Design, construct and connect the proposal to Council’s sewer network at the existing 150mm main within the development site., prior to a request is made to Council to approve the plan of subdivision / commencement of the use at no cost to Council and include in particular: i Be in accordance with the WSAA Gravity Sewerage Code of Australia – SEQ Service Providers Edition and the Water and Sewerage Connections Policy ii The development is permitted with a single sewer connection to Council’s sewerage network. iii Where an inspection opening (IO) is to be located in a hardstand area, the inspection opening shall be brought to surface and provided with a trafficable screwtrap lid. iv Ensure all proposed buildings, deep landscaping, structures and footings are a minimum 1 metre clear of the property sewer connection v Remove / seal / cap redundant sewer property services.

Note:

An “Application Work on the City’s infrastructure” form is required for the above works.

23 Water connection

Design, construct and connect the proposal to Council’s water network at the existing 100mm main in Ashbourne Terrace, prior to commencement of the use at no cost to Council and include in particular: i The development is permitted with a single potable water connection (and single master meter) to Council’s water network. ii The development is permitted with a single fire water connection (and single master meter) to Council’s water network – if required. iii Be in accordance with the Water Supply Code of Australia – SEQ Service Providers Edition, and the Water and Sewerage Connections Policy. iv The property service, water meter box and water meter must be provided at the boundary of the development site. A connection application is required for these works. v Water meters must be in accordance with the Metering Technical Specifications and Council’s standard water meter drawings vi Remove redundant water meters / connections.

Note:

An “Application Work on the City’s infrastructure” form is required for the above works

24 Sub-metering

Provide individual sub-metering for each lot / unit including common property generally in accordance with the Metering Technical Specifications and the Water and Sewerage Connections Policy

25 Fire loading

Ensure the fire loading does not exceed 15 L/s for 4 hours duration

Provide certification from a suitably qualified building certifier that fire loading does not exceed the fire loading above, prior to the commencement of the use, at no cost to Council. Refer to ‘Certification of works’ condition contained within this decision notice.

Solid Waste Management

26 Bin type, storage capacity and storage points

Provide 1 x 240L general waste wheelie bin and 1 x 240L recycling wheelie to service each unit of the development, prior to commencement of the use at no cost to Council

27 Storage point - wheelie bins

Install the following near each bin storage point in accordance with City Plan policy SC6.15 –Solid waste management, prior to commencement of the use at no cost to Council, and include in particular: i Grassed area for washing of bins (near the bin storage point) ii No steps or lips on bin-carting route ((between bin storage point and collection point)

Construction Management

28 Hold point inspection

Arrange a hold point inspection to complete the requirements identified in City Plan Policy SC.6.11 – Land development guidelines the City Plan for the following:

Purpose Hold Point Council contact Bin storage point Within 5 business days of the bin storage point being completed

Bin carting route between storage point and servicing point

Water and Waste INSPECTIONS@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Within 5 business days of the bin carting route area being completed including any doorways, ramps and speed control devices.

29 Certification of works - Water and Waste

Water and Waste INSPECTIONS@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Provide Council with a certificate prepared by qualified experts from the discipline listed below, confirming as follows:

Certified document Certification date Expert discipline Requesting Council Section

Fire loading certification Prior to a commencement of the use

Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or a suitably qualified Licensed Building Certifier

Water and Waste

30 Certification of works - Subdivision Engineering

Provide Council with certificates prepared by qualified experts from the disciplines listed below, confirming as follows:

Subdivision Engineering

Certified document Certification date Plan/ Drawing Expert discipline Requesting Council Section

Certificate for electricity supply

Prior to commencement of the use

The certification is to confirm:

- An authorised supplier (e.g. Energex)

Electricity supply is available to all proposed dwellings.

Subdivision Engineering

Development Compliance

Certified document Certification date Plan/ Drawing Expert discipline Requesting Council Section

Contractual agreement (e.g. Agreement Advice or Completion Letter from Telstra. Alternatively, a copy of Master Development Agreement or Small Development Agreement from NBN Co).

Prior to commencement of the use

- The authorised telecommunication carrier (e.g. Telstra, NBN Co)

Development Compliance

The certification is to confirm:

Underground telecommunication infrastructure will be installed in accordance with telecommunications industry standards (e.g. Telstra / NBN Co standards).

31 Certification of works - Geotechnical Engineering

Provide Council with certificates prepared by qualified experts from the disciplines listed below, confirming as follows:

Geotechnical Engineering

Certified document Certification date Plan/ Drawing Expert discipline Requesting Council Section

Landslide risk certification

Prior to issue of a Development Permit for Building Works

The certification is to confirm:

- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) specialising in geotechnical engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

The proposed development is appropriate for the sloping nature of the site, and the risk of landslide adversely affecting the subject site, adjoining properties and the proposed development ‘Low’ or better.

32 Certification of works - Hydraulics and Water Quality

Provide Council with certificates prepared by qualified experts from the disciplines listed below, confirming as follows:

Hydraulics and Water Quality

Certified document Certification date Plan / Drawing

Post construction certification

Prior to a request is made to Council to approve the Material Change of Use

“Proposed MultiUnit Development, 33 Ashbourne Terrace, Biggera Waters, Qld 4216, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, LES FORSTER” prepared by HydraLinc Pty Ltd, Revision 03, dated 20 October 2022 as amended by this consent.

Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)

Hydraulics and Water Quality

The certification is to confirm:

All stormwater devices (quantity and quality) shown in the approved stormwater management plan and associated design drawings have been installed on-site and are functioning as designed.

Hydraulics and Water Quality

Certified document Certification date Plan/ Drawing

Engineering design drawing

At the time of lodgement of any development application for operational works (works for infrastructure)

The certification is to confirm:

“Proposed MultiUnit Development, 33 Ashbourne Terrace, Biggera Waters, Qld 4216, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, LES FORSTER” prepared by HydraLinc Pty Ltd, Revision 03, dated 20 October 2022 as amended by this consent.

Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)

Hydraulics and Water Quality

All submitted engineering drawings accurately reflect the stormwater management devices and drainage layout contained within the approved stormwater management plan.

33 Erosion and sediment control a Undertake Erosion and sediment control measures generally in accordance with the

Healthy waters code of the City Plan and ensure: i Sediment control structures e.g. sediment fence must be placed at the base of all materials on site to mitigate sediment run-off. ii A perimeter bund and/or diversion drain must be constructed around the disturbed areas to prevent any outside clean stormwater from mixing with polluted / contaminated stormwater. iii All polluted / contaminated water from the site, including dewatering discharge, must be treated to achieve the water quality objectives in Table 8.2.1 of the Queensland Water Quality Guidelines (DERM September 2009) prior to discharging from the site. iv Inspections for erosion and sediment control measures occur in accordance with the compliance procedures in City Planning Policy SC6.11 – Land development guidelines, Section 4.5.17.1.2 – Compliance.

34 Construction management plan

a Prepare and submit for approval a Construction management plan generally in accordance with the Guidelines for Construction Management Plans prior to any works commencing b The Construction management plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified professional and include in particular. i Provide hours of construction. ii Provide details on vehicle access (including responsibility for maintenance of the defined cartage route) during construction hours. iii Parking of vehicles (including on site employees and delivery vehicles). iv Maintenance of safe pedestrian movement across the site’s frontage/s (including people with disabilities). v Provide details for the collection and control of Building waste and refuse disposal. vi Details on the presentation of hoarding to the street. vii Provide details for tree management. c Implement the Construction management plan during all construction works at no cost to Council

35 Availability of approved plans, drawings and reports

Retain a copy of this decision notice and stamped approved plans, drawings and reports on site at all times during construction. Any contractors undertaking approved work (including tree removal or relocations) must be directly provided with a copy of these conditions and instructed as to the need to comply with them.

36 Notice of works timetable

Provide a Notice of works timetable for Commencement of work to Council’s Development Compliance section prior to commencement of any works.

A copy of Council’s Notice of works timetable is available on Council website.

Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018

37 Plumbing and drainage works

Obtain a permit for all plumbing and drainage work prior to any compliance assessable work commencing.

Note:

A permit for plumbing and drainage works does not approve the discharge of trade waste to Council’s sewerage system. The generator of trade waste must complete an application for approval to discharge trade waste to Council’s Sewerage System (available on Council’s website).

Advice Notes

A Stormwater

A property notification will be applied to the lot/subsequent lots stating a stormwater management plan exists for the site and must be complied with at all times.

B Works in properties other than the development land

Where development works or works required to service the development require access, works or otherwise on land that is not part of the development approval, the applicant is solely responsible for obtaining consent and providing such with the “Application to work on City’s infrastructure”.

Council will not become involved in any disputes arising from attempts to obtain neighbouring landowners’ consent and assumes no responsibility for any impacts this has on the development. Council shall not be held responsible for any delays, complications or otherwise related to obtaining consent from neighbouring landowners as this is a civil matter to be resolved between the relevant parties.

C Connections and disconnections

Any connection / disconnection to the existing water and sewerage networks will be at the applicant’s cost. Prior to the connection / disconnection taking place, the applicant must obtain written approval from Water and Waste.

Refer to Water and Sewerage Connections Policy, available on Council’s website http://www.cityofgoldcoast.com.au

D Council water and sewer mains to be protected during site works

The developer is responsible at, all times for ensuring that Council’s water and sewerage infrastructure is protected during construction activities on site. This may require physical protection measures to be put in place during works such as deliveries, moving heavy equipment into and out of the site, or when doing works near water and sewer assets

Where Council water and sewer infrastructure is damaged during construction, Council will undertake immediate repairs and any costs associated with these repairs will be charged to the landowner, principle contractor or other relevant party. If further more permanent repairs are required, such as replacement of water and sewer mains, the landowner, principle contractor or other relevant party will first be given an opportunity to complete these works (other approvals may be required), or Council will undertake these works and pass the costs on to the landowner, principle contractor or other relevant party.

E Connections to, alteration or realignment

of Council infrastructure

Where development works require the connection to, alteration, removal or realignment of Council infrastructure or impact on other public utility infrastructure (e.g. telecommunications, electricity and gas), the applicant must obtain the necessary approvals from the relevant public utility authority prior to works commencing.

Connection to, alteration, removal or realignment of Council infrastructure includes (but is not limited to) fire hydrants, water service meters, sewer maintenance hole covers, stormwater drainage infrastructure, reinstatement of maintenance hole covers, stormwater drainage infrastructure, crossovers, footpaths, road pavement, kerb and channel, kerb ramps, medians, traffic islands, road furniture, signage and line-marking.

F Development infrastructure

Development infrastructure required to be provided in implementing this development approval is non-trunk development infrastructure unless otherwise stated in a condition of the approval.

G Further development permits / compliance permits

Further development permits and/or compliance permits from Council are required to facilitate the development of the approved works identified in this decision notice. These include:

City Assets

- Operational works - vehicle access works

Landscape Assessment

- Operational works - landscape works (private works)

Plumbing and Drainage

- Permit for plumbing and drainage work

Water and Waste

- Connections / disconnections: Application to work on the City’s infrastructure

- Referral agency assessment

A copy of this decision notice and accompanying stamped drawings / plans must be submitted with any subsequent application identified above.

Subsequent development applications (i.e.: Operational works) will be assessed in accordance with the City Plan Version at the time of lodgement (excluding instances where Variation / Preliminary approval exists).

H Water meter sizing

All water meters 50 mm in diameter or larger must be installed aboveground and on lot and require an Operational works approval and an easement over the water meter arrangement. Unrestricted access to the water service (including meters) must be provided at all times. Refer to Water and Metering Technical Specifications, available on Council’s website http://www.cityofgoldcoast.com.au

I Connections to, alteration or realignment of Council infrastructure

Where development works require the connection to, alteration, removal or realignment of Council infrastructure or impact on other public utility infrastructure (e.g. telecommunications, electricity, and gas), the applicant must obtain the necessary approvals from the relevant public utility authority prior to works commencing.

Connection to, alteration, removal or realignment of Council infrastructure includes (but is not limited to) fire hydrants, water service meters, sewer maintenance hole covers, stormwater drainage infrastructure, reinstatement of maintenance hole covers, stormwater drainage infrastructure, crossovers, footpaths, road pavement, kerb and channel, kerb ramps, medians, traffic islands, road furniture, signage and line-marking.

J Design, Constructability and Minor change applications

The application has been approved based on the information provided by the consultant Water and Waste are not liable for any design or constructability issues experienced on-site. All necessary steps must be taken prior to construction to validate the information in the designs, including locating services. Should any changes be required to the design to ensure it can be constructed in compliance with relevant engineering standards; a Minor Change application (Section 78 of the Planning Act 2016) must be submitted and approved by Council prior to lodging a request for a Pre-Start meeting.

K Compliance with conditions

Once this development approval takes effect, the conditions attach to the land and are applicable in perpetuity. It is a development offence to contravene a development approval, including any of its conditions.

L Indigenous cultural heritage legislation and duty of care requirement

The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (‘ACHA’) is administered by the Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DSDSATSIP). The ACHA establishes a duty of care to take all reasonable and practicable measures to ensure any activity does not harm Aboriginal cultural heritage. This duty of care: a Is not negated by the issuing of this development approval; b Applies on all land and water, including freehold land; c Lies with the person or entity conducting an activity; and d If breached, is subject to criminal offence penalties

Those proposing an activity involving surface disturbance beyond that which has already occurred at the proposed site must observe this duty of care.

Details of how to fulfil this duty of care are outlined in the duty of care guidelines gazetted with the ACHA.

The applicant should contact DSDSATSIP’s Cultural Heritage Coordination Unit on 1300 378 401 for further information on the responsibilities of developers under the ACHA.

M Infrastructure charges

Infrastructure charges are now levied under a Charges Resolution by way of an Infrastructure Charges Notice, which accompanies this decision notice.

N Applicant responsibilities

The applicant is responsible for securing all necessary approvals and tenure, providing statutory notifications and complying with all relevant laws.

Nothing in this decision notice alleviates the need for the applicant to comply with all relevant local, State and Commonwealth laws and to ensure appropriate tenure arrangements have been made where the use of/reliance upon land other than that owned by the applicant is involved. Without liming this obligation, the applicant is responsible for: a Obtaining all other/further necessary approvals, licences, permits, resource entitlements etc by whatever name called required by law before the development the subject of this approval can be lawfully commended and to carry out the activity for its duration b Providing any notifications required by law (by way of example only, to notify the administering authority pursuant to the Environment Protection Act 1994 of environmental harm being caused/threatened by the activity, and upon becoming aware the premises is being used for a ‘notifiable activity’). c Securing tenure/permission from the relevant owner to use private or public land not owned by the applicant (including for access required by conditions of approval). d Ensuring existing survey marks, including cadastral marks at property corners, i.e pegs or cadastral reference marks in the road reserve (permanent surveys marks, buried iron pins, and various marks in concrete or bitumen structure) are not interfered with. A Consulting Cadastral Surveyor must be contacted if survey marks are disturbed or destroyed during any works in relation to this or related approvals, to investigate and determine if any further action is required. More information on interference with survey marks is available under Section 42 of the Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003. e Ensuring the correct siting of structures on the land. An identification survey demonstrating correct siting and setbacks of structures may be requested of the applicant to ensure compliance with this decision notice and applicable codes f Providing Council with proof of payment of the Portable Long Service Leave building construction levy (or proof of appropriate exemption) where the total value of the building and construction works exceeds $150,000 (excluding GST). Acceptable proof of payment is a Q.Leave –Notification and Payment Form approved by the Authority. Proof of payment must be provided before Council can issue a development permit for the Operational works. This is a requirement of section 77(1) of the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991. g Making payment of any outstanding Council rates and charges applicable to the development site prior to the lodgement of subdivision plans. h Obtaining any necessary local government/state approvals where works require the installation of temporary ground anchoring into adjacent Road Reserves. Where ground anchoring is proposed into an adjacent private property, approval from the relevant property owners(s) is required.

O Weeds, pest animals and ants

Biosecurity Queensland of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries leads the Government's efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseases threatening agricultural prosperity, the environment, social amenity and human health.

All landscape materials, including but not limited to, soils, mulch, grass, gravel, potted or exground plants, pavers and timber used in landscape treatments must be free from weeds, pest animals and ants.

P Fire ant control

A significant portion of the Gold Coast is within Fire Ant Biosecurity zone 2 and must remain vigilant for the presence of fire ants. Under the Biosecurity Act 2014 individuals and organisations whose activities involve the movement or storage of fire ant carriers have a general biosecurity obligation to take all reasonable steps to ensure they do not spread fire ants. Movement of a fire ant carrier from within the fire ant biosecurity zone may need a biosecurity instrument permit. More information is available on the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries website www.daf.qld.gov.au/plants/weeds-pest-animals-ants/invasive-ants/fireants

Q Incorporation of Equitable Access at the Detailed Design Stage

All public spaces and facilities within the development must provide equitable access, including continuous accessible paths of travel, in compliance with the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010.

R Studies and / or multi-purpose rooms

Studies and/or multi-purpose rooms must not be converted into bedrooms at any time.

Property notifications

A Studies and / or multi-purpose rooms

Studies and/or multi-purpose rooms must not be converted into bedrooms at any time.

B Stormwater

There are development approval conditions applicable in relation to stormwater management on this lot/subsequent lots. All property owner(s) must ensure compliance with these conditions. Refer to Council of the City of Gold Coast’s Decision Notice (MCU/2022/71). A copy of Council’s Decision Notice is available for viewing on Council’s website www.goldcoastcity.com.au/pdonline

Statement of reasons (given under section 63(4) of the Planning Act 2016)

Details of proposed development

Material change of use (Code assessment) for Multiple dwelling (4 dwellings)

Assessment benchmarks The following assessment benchmarks applied to the proposed development:

• Medium density residential zone code

• Acid sulfate soils overlay code

• Aiport environs overlay code

• Landslide hazard overlay code

• Residential density

• Driveways and vehicular crossings code

• General development provisions code

• Healthy waters code

• Multiple accommodation code

• Solid waste management code

• Transport code

• Vegetation management code

Relevant matters

Reasons for decision

Not applicable – Code assessment

An assessment of the development application was carried out against the assessment benchmarks listed above and was determined to comply. A summary of the main reasons for the decision are as follows:

• The development is compliant with the setbacks specified within Performance outcome PO1 of the Medium density residential zone code

• The development is able to demonstrate the alignment with good sub-tropical design principles, providing adequate private open space which is both functional and accessible to the user

• The development is considered to sufficiently setback from the site’s frontage and to have provided adequate landscaping including deep planting in order to preserve the amenity of the street frontage and surrounding area

• The development is considered to be of a scale and size which is aligned with the character of the surrounding area.

• The proposal provides sufficient parking spaces on site

Matters prescribed by a regulation Not applicable